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GED Test Preparation Program

The GED® Program offers preparation to improve academic skills so an individual can pass all four sections of the State GED® test. The sections include: Reasoning through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science and Social Studies. Instruction is focused on individual students learning needs and assessments are given to provide student feedback.

All students are pre-assessed in the areas of reading, writing, and mathmatics. Evening courses are then offered for English, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science. As a student progresses through the program assessments are provided to analyze progress.

The computer lab is available to all students registered in GED Preparation Classes.

Please call Adult Education if you have any questions about these classes at 860-628-3229 ext. 11333.

Applicants for the test must be 17 years of age or older and no longer in school. Applicants 17 & 18 years of age must submit documentation that they have been withdrawn from high school for at least six months or that their 9th grade class has graduated in order to take the test.

*Students 17-19 must also present documentation of withdrawal from high school in order to enroll in GED® classes. Bring your documentation with you when you register for classes.

The 2014 GED Test:

Additional information regarding the NEW GED Test in 2014

The test is offered in English and Spanish

The test is computer based (not online) and it offers same day scoring

Paper testing is only available as an accommodationThere are three oportunities per year, per content area

There are seven different item types throughout the test

Extended response

Drag and Drop

Drop down

Fill in the blank

Hot Spot

Multiple choice

Short answer

Fees:

For applicants over the age of 21 there is a $13.00 fee to take the GED® tests. For veterans and applicants under the age of 21 there is no fee. To retake or reapply for the test there is a $13.00 fee.

GED® Testing:

Tests are at various locations. Applicants must register at Adult Education.

The Southington Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Non-discrimination Statement